As Europe Workplace Platform Modernization Offering Lead you will be accountable for the overall strategy and business performance of the Workplace Platform Modernization Offering and sub offerings in the Europe Area which includes six geographical regions across Europe. You will work closely with the Europe and Regional Workplace Market Unit Leads, Workplace Advisory Lead, Global Market Unit Leadership Team, Talent Communities, Regional Capability Leads and Global Delivery Network.

You will:

·Lead the definition and implementation of the Area Workplace Platform Modernization Offering go to market strategy and business plan, with the aim of establishing Avanade as the Workplace transformation and managed services market leader by FY21, and achieving agreed performance targets

·Support the conversion of the Workplace Platform Modernization pipeline in partnership with the Area Modern Workplace MU Lead, Regional Modern Workplace MU Leads, Regional Workplace Platform Modernization Offering Leads, Workplace Value Realization Offering Leads, Advisory Workplace Lead, Operating Group Leads, Client Account Leads and Partners. You will lead by example through active engagement with clients and conversion of lighthouse deals

Support the Regional Workplace Platform Modernization Offering Leads in being successful, achieving their targets and developing the necessary capability, capacity and pipeline for continued success

·Adapt and augment the global Workplace Platform Modernization offering, sub offerings, services, assets, methods and tools so they have positive impact in the Europe market. Contribute to the periodic refresh of the offering and methods portfolio working with the Global Workplace Centre of Excellence

·Assist the Area and Regional MU Delivery Leads with quality assurance and issue resolution where needed to protect engagement commercials and corporate reputation

·Shape the people recruitment, development and top talent retention plan for the Workplace Platform Modernizaton Offering liaising with Advisory and Regional Workplace Platform Modernization Offering Leads and Regional Market Unit Leads so that Avanade has the capability and capacity needed to grow sales, revenues and reputation

·Support the Regional Modern Workplace Market Unit Leads with the regional marketing initiatives to design and execute Workplace campaigns, events and communications that drive influence and demand

·Manage budget against assigned Area metrics; provide forecasting and sales pipeline analysis to support processes

·Travel as dictated by the business.

About you

You are an experienced business technology transformation leader, with a track record of growing a line of business through go to market strategy development, business planning, sales generation and delivery leadership. You also have a track record of developing and growing long term, high value client relationships, with strong influencing and negotiation capabilities. Internally, you enjoy advising leadership teams in the development, production, and promotion of client centric solutions and offerings.

In addition, your professional skillset likely includes:

·A track record of building a business technology transformation or digital transformation business through a combination of new logo wins and expansion of existing engagements using indirect/ direct channels. You will ideally have developed and cultivated C-Level client relationships in technology and business domains

·Experience of building, developing and retaining talented teams containing a mix of advisory and engineering skills

·Ability to effectively team with peers in a large, matrixed organisation, including experience with onshore, near-shore and off-shore delivery teams

·Strong consulting / project-based background, including assessing and managing the opportunity and risk associated with large scale, complex projects

·Knowledge of modern workplace technology platforms and services including Microsoft 365 (Office 365, Windows 10 and Enterprise Mobility + Security), Azure and an appreciation of RPA, AI and MR

·Over 10 years relevant business technology leadership experience, including solution sales creation, delivery and business management, and more than 5 years of demonstrable people and/or business leadership experience, particularly within a consultancy or systems integrator

You also ideally have:

·Shaped, sold and led a portfolio of client engagements focused on three or more of the following topics: Digital/ Workplace Strategy and Transformation; IT Strategy and Transformation or Technology Platform, Applications and Services Modernisation; Multi-Speed IT Operating Model; Enterprise Architecture; Workplace Security; Customer and/ or Employee Experience Transformation; business strategy and model design and implementation; business operations transformation (e.g. new product development, sales, service); organisational change management; cost reduction, culture and people strategy

·Contributed to the design, assembly, pricing and delivery of managed IT and business services deals

·Deep industry knowledge covering two or more of the following: Banking, Insurance, Products, Retail, Energy, Utilities, Health and Public Sector

·A Bachelor's degree in business or technology-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An advanced degree or MBA is strongly preferred, particularly technical (IT, engineering, or related).

About Avanade

Avanade is the leading provider of innovative digital and cloud services, business solutions and design-led experiences delivered through the power of people and the Microsoft ecosystem.Our professionals bring bold, fresh thinking combined with technology, business and industry expertise to help fuel transformation and growth for our clients and their customers.Avanade has 30,000 digitally connected people across 24 countries, bringing clients the best thinking through a collaborative culture that honors diversity and reflects the communities in which we operate. Majority owned by Accenture, Avanade was founded in 2000 by Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation. Learn more at www.avanade.com.

About Avanade

Avanade leads in providing innovative digital services, business solutions and design-led experiences for its clients, delivered through the power of people and the Microsoft ecosystem. Our professionals combine technology, business and industry expertise to build and deploy solutions to realize results for clients and their customers. Avanade has 29,000 digitally connected people across 23 countries, bringing clients the best thinking through a collaborative culture that honors diversity and reflects the communities in which we operate. We welcome all, and seek talented individuals who can bring their whole self to work, build inclusive teams and encourage diversity inside and outside the organization. Majority owned by Accenture, Avanade was founded in 2000 by Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation. Learn more at www.avanade.com.